Lecturer in Cyber Security (HE)

Job Title: Lecturer in Cyber Security (HE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £37,999 - £42,632 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time / Part-time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The University works in partnership with one of the UK's leading Universities. A member of the Russell Group, the partner University is ranked 9th in The Guardian 2024 league table with an international reputation for research and teaching quality. The partner University not only accredits many of the University's undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, but also works on a number of collaborative projects to support development of higher education and widen access within the West Midlands.

The Role:

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of tech professionals? Join our academic team and be a part of our growth!

Whether you have teaching experience in Higher Education or are an industry expert eager to transition to academia, our Computing Department provides the ideal opportunity to make a lasting impact in Higher Education.

The Universities' School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction is developing a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham. Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring environments to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector.

As a Lecturer, you'll deliver inspiring and inclusive teaching that supports all students in achieving their full potential. This role will focus on teaching computing programmes areas including BSc Cyber Security, where you'll help shape and guide future leaders in the field. You will prioritise practical application and demonstration over theoretical instruction, ensuring students gain real-world skills and experience.

Why Choose Us?

Growing Department: Be part of a team that's thriving and expanding every year.

Supportive & Inclusive: Join a collaborative, diverse environment.

Career Development: Access ongoing professional growth opportunities.

Industry Connections: Work with industry partners, bringing real-world learning into the classroom.

Recruitment Evening Invitation:

Join us for our Digital Recruitment Evening, where you'll have the chance to experience our department first-hand, connect with our team, and discover more about this exciting opportunity! The event will feature a campus tour, discussions with department leaders, insights from industry partners, and networking with our engaging community.

Date: 2 December 2024

Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Camden House, Parade, Birmingham B1 3PY

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
  • Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
  • Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
  • Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
  • A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
  • Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
  • Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Please note this is a rolling campaign, and the role will remain open until all vacancies have been recruited to.

Interview Dates - TBC.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Cyber Security Analyst, Information Technology Security Specialist, Information Technology Security, Security Architect, Information Security Consultant, Information Technology Security Consultant, Senior Information Technology Security Officer, may also be considered for this role.